Skandia Juniper

Juniperus sabina 'Skandia'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Low, arching branches are densely layered and compact with gray-green to green linear foliage. Requires full sun and very little water once established. Resistant to juniper blight. Tolerates alkaline and infertile soils. Very low maintenance.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Gathering Area
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter